Math 60 Elementary Algebra                                                                                                     Fall  2019_

 

Lec-29408          MTuWTh        3:00 – 4:50 pm   Room: PST 234                  Oct 21, 2019 - Dec 19, 2019

 

Instructor: Daniela Cortez          e-mail: dcortez@cerritos.edu          Phone: 562-860-2451 ext. 2664

 

Office hours: In MCIS 118 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30-12:00 noon, Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm and Thursdays (Virtually) from 2:00-3:00pm

 

Textbook: Openstax Elementary Algebra along with the Adaptive Online Learning Courseware knewton's     Alta 

 

Calculators: A Graphing Calculator such as TI 83, TI 84, or TI 84 C is strongly suggested for Math 60, Math 70, and math 80 classes.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1) Create, analyze, and interpret linear models of real-­world applications

2) Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly with the appropriate use of mathematical notation and vocabulary

3) Express answers in complete sentences when appropriate

4) Demonstrate an understanding of the meanings of equivalent forms of equations and expressions

5) Use appropriate technology to foster mathematical understanding, solve mathematical problems, and judge the reasonableness of results

 

Course Description

This course is a first course in algebra. Topics included are first-degree equations and inequalities, multiple representations of a linear relationship, linear systems of equations in two variables, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and square roots, and quadratic equations.

 

Classwork / Homework 

Homework will be assigned daily from each objective and it is to be completed online through Knewton's Alta. Each homework assignment will be worth 10 points and it will be automatically graded on canvas by the due date. A group project will be assigned on November 19, 2019 and it is due during the last week of the semester. 

 

Quizzes

There will be three online quizzes throughout the semester. Each quiz will be on the objectives specified on the calendar. The quizzes will be open for about four days and two attempts per quiz are allowed. There are no make-up Quizzes.

 

 

Exams

There will be three in class, face-to-face exams, each worth 100 points, and one comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. No make-up exams will be given unless documented proof is presented in the event an unexpected emergency that conflicts with any of the exams occurs.

 

 

Grading Policy:

Grades are based upon the combination of points on a weighted scale. Points will be given for homework, classwork, quizzes and Exams.

weighted grading system                         Exams/Midterm/Final              70%               HW / CW / Q /                         30%

Where                    A:  90-100%                                B:  80-89%                                C:  70-79%                                D:  60-69%                                F:  59 & below

 

Attendance Policy

Daily attendance is required in this course and is important for your success. It is the student’s responsibility to contact another student (not the instructor) to find out what was missed. If you miss 4 classes or 8 hours of instruction, the instructor may drop you from the class. Three days late is equivalent to one absence. Participation is very important; the student is responsible for remaining in class the entire time.

In the event that the student must withdraw from the course he/she must withdraw by the deadline. Failure to officially withdraw from class will result in an “F” grade for the course.

 

Dead line to withdraw from the class without a “W” is October 29, 2019

Dead line to withdraw from the class with a “W” is December 5, 2019

Deadline to Elect P / NP is November 5, 2019

 

 

Academic Integrity

If you are caught participating in an act of academic dishonesty, you will receive a disciplinary F in the course and your name will be reported to the appropriate academic dean. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to copying from another student’s homework, quiz, or exam, allowing another student to copy your work and copying homework solutions from the text solution manual.

 

Student Waiting Time

If the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled time for class, it is the student’s responsibility to remain in class for the first fifteen minutes (unless otherwise notified by a staff member from the math department). After the fifteen minutes, if a staff member did not notify students and instructor did not arrive, students may leave and will not be penalized for that class meeting workload.

 

DISABILITY: If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Disabled Student Programs and Services at (562) 860-2451 ext.2335, as early as possible in the term.

 

 

Free Tutoring Math: Student Success Center

Make time for this service, make it your study area, you will succeed if you invest your time with productive study habits.

 

 

Required materials

Textbook, Spiral notebook, a graphing calculator (strongly recommended), a ruler, graph paper, stapler and dry erase markers. Use pencil only (on homework and class work). Always staple your work.

 

 

Cell phone use is not allowed during class time. Cell phones are to be turned off or put in silent mode on MTuWTh 3:00pm-4:50pm.  Disruption of class or misbehavior will lead to removal from class.

                               

     

                                  Math 60  Tentative Schedule Fall 2016 (Subject to change) __________________

 

Week 10	M,  Oct 21	Introduction/syllabus, -Solve Equations with the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality -Application Problems and the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality
	Tu, Oct 22	-Solve Equations with the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality -Application Problems and the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality -Solving Linear Equations
	W,  Oct 23	-General Strategies for Solving Linear Equations -Solving Linear Equations with Fractions -Solve Linear Equations with Decimals
	Th,  Oct 24	-Distance, Rate, and Time and Literal Equations -Inequalities, the Number Line, and Interval Notation -Solving One-Step Linear Inequalities Quiz-Online (Objectives from 10/21/19 - 10/24/19)
Week 11	M,  Oct 28	-Solving Linear Inequalities -An Introduction to Problem Solving -Percent Problems and Percent Increase and Decrease
	Tu, Oct 29	-Simple Interest and Discounts -Solve Mixture Word Problems -Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
	W,  Oct 30	-Area and Perimeter of Rectangles -Uniform Motion -Problem Solving with Linear Inequalities
	Th,  Oct 31	Review
Week 12	M,   Nov 4	****Exam 1****                                        (Objectives from 10/21/19-10/31/19)
	Tu, Nov 5	-Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System -Graphing Linear Equations -Intercepts on the Coordinate Plane
	W,  Nov 6	-Understanding Slope -The Slope Formula -Slope-Intercept Form
	Th,   Nov 7	-Parallel and Perpendicular Lines -Equations of Lines -Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Quiz-Online (Objectives from 11/5/19 - 11/07/19)
Week 13	M,   Nov 11	­-Graphing Linear Inequalities -Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
	Tu,   Nov 12	-Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution -Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
	W,   Nov 13	-Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving -Mixture Problems and Systems of Equations -Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
	Th,   Nov 14	Review
Week 14	M,   Nov 18	****Exam 2****                                    (Objectives from 11/5/19 - 11/14/19)
	Tu,   Nov 19	Introduction of Group Project -Adding and Subtracting Polynomials -Product Properties of Exponents -Multiplying Polynomials

 

	W,  Nov 20	Group Project Collaboration-Group Formation -Special Products of Binomials -Quotient Properties of Exponents and Dividing Monomials -Dividing Polynomials
	Th, Nov 21	-Negative Exponents     -Scientific Notation
Week 15	M,  Nov 25	Group Project Collaboration -The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping -Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of 1  Quiz (Objectives from 11/19/19-11/25/19)
	Tu, Nov 26	-Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Other than 1 -Factoring Special Products -Choosing a Factoring Strategy
	W,  Nov 27	-Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring -Domain of Rational Expressions and Simplifying Rational Expressions -Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
	Th  Nov 28	Happy Thanksgiving!
Week 16	M,  Dec 2	Group Project Collaboration -Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator -Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators -Simplifying Complex Fractions
	Tu,  Dec 3	-Solving Rational Equations -Uniform Motion, Work, and Problem Solving
	W,   Dec 4	-Understanding Square Roots -Simplifying Square Root Expressions ­-Adding and Subtracting Square Root Expressions
	Th,   Dec 5	Review
Week 17	M,   Dec 9	***Exam 3***                          (Objectives from 11/19/19-12/03/19)
	Tu,  Dec 10	Group Project Collaboration -Multiplying Square Root Expressions -Dividing Square Root Expressions and Rationalizing Denominators -Solving Radical Equations
	W,  Dec 11	-Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property -Solving Quadratic Equations with the Quadratic Formula
	Th,  Dec 12	-Problem Solving With Quadratic Equations -Parabolas and Their Properties -Graphing Quadratic Equations
Week 18	M,  Dec 16	Collaborative work-Finalizing work for project presentations
	Tu,  Dec 17	Group Project Presentations
	W,  Dec 18	Final Review
	Th, Dec 19	****Final Exam****

 

The instructor reserves the right to make any changes to the course schedule.

 

*************Asking for help is always encouraged!!! Please ask!!!***************

 

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Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Elementary Algebra from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-03-4 

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